In a world where wolf packs fight for power, Clara, a young heiress, is forced to enter into a marriage contract with another pack's alpha, Elias, to save her father and their family. As they prepare for their union, Clara discovers that Elias is more than a ruthless warrior; he is a protective leader with a strong sense of justice. Together, they devise a daring plan to join forces against a threat to their families. Between internal rivalries and secrets from the past, Clara and Elias learn that love can be born in even the most unexpected circumstances, forging an alliance that could change the fate of their packs forever.
The Forced Alliance. Clara wanted to run, but there was no escape from what seemed to be the only path mapped out for her.
Her father, his face marked by years of struggle and sacrifice, stood before her, his gaze shifty, like a man cornered. Clara did not understand. She, the daughter of the leader of the pack, raised to believe that nothing was more sacred than the pride and honor of their lineage, now found herself reduced to a mere pawn in a game whose rules she did not know. Her father's voice trembled slightly, but he forced her to hear it, those words that had sealed her fate.
"Clara, there is no other solution."
She looked around, searching for any sign that would allow her to deny what he had just said, to ask him that it was a bad joke, a nightmare from which she could wake up. But nothing. Her father's gaze was fixed, resolute, as if all hope had disappeared in an ocean of debt.
"You must mate with the alpha of another pack," he continued, almost in a whisper. "Elias."
The name seemed strange to her, like an incantation she couldn't decipher. Elias, this man she didn't know, but who seemed to be able to decide her future.
"You mean... a marriage to settle the debt?" Clara took a step back, her voice shaking slightly, barely audible. "A marriage to a man I've never seen, a man I don't know?"
Her father nodded slowly. "Yes, Clara. He is the alpha of a rival pack. This is the deal he made to cancel the debt and save our family. This marriage is the only way to preserve our future. Everything else is secondary."
Clara felt her heart tighten in her chest. She wanted to scream, to rebel, but her father's voice, filled with regret, made her speechless. He knew what he was asking of her. He knew it would destroy her, but there was no alternative. The debt her father had incurred with Elias, for bad business, was not something that could be easily gotten rid of. They were cornered, and it was she, Clara, who had to be the sacrifice.
"And you?" Clara managed to utter, the words barely coming out. "You, Father, do you really think I'm going to accept this?"
His father's eyes clouded over with pain. "Clara... I have no choice. This is the only way out."
Clara bowed her head, holding back the tears that threatened to spill over. She felt trapped, caught in a fate she hadn't chosen. What else could she do, anyway? To reject this offer would be to doom everything she had ever known. Her family, her brother, her people... everything would be lost. Marriage wasn't an option, it was an order. An order she didn't have the luxury of refusing.
The days that followed were a whirlwind of preparations and silence. Clara went to meet Elias, the alpha of another pack, the one she was to marry. The man was a legend among her kind, a feared and respected alpha. Clara had only ever heard rumors about him, and no one she knew seemed willing to share more specific details. His name had always been whispered in hushed conversations, a mixture of fear and respect. He was a hard man, no doubt. But that wasn't what troubled her.
She stood before the massive door of Elias's manor, hesitating. The wind whistled between the stone walls, and the cold air bit at her skin. Clara took a deep breath, her heart beating faster than ever. The moment she stepped through that door, her life would change forever. There would be no turning back. It was now or never.
As she stepped into the shadows of the entrance, the vastness of the hall hit her hard. The manor seemed frozen in time, the walls covered with old portraits of ancestors, frozen in their steely gazes. The dim light only served to accentuate the heavy, distant atmosphere. A man stood there, far in the shadows, motionless, like a ghost.
Elias.
Clara stopped a few steps away from him, staring at him. He was tall, taller than she had imagined. He wore a dark coat, a serious look on his face, almost inhuman. He hadn't moved when she had entered, nor when her footsteps had echoed on the stone floor.
"Clara," he said finally, his voice low, raspy, almost unyielding. That was all. There were no greetings, no sweeping gestures. Just her name, spoken with icy neutrality.
Clara stared at him intently. Her piercing blue eyes were locked into his, searching every inch of his soul. The man seemed neither happy nor unhappy with her presence. He was just there, an insurmountable obstacle in her destiny.
She bowed slightly, polite but distant. "Elias," she replied, her voice betraying the tension within her. "I'm... pleased to meet you."
A flicker of interest briefly crossed Elias's eyes, but he didn't answer. He took a step closer, his boots pounding on the cold ground, his imposing form threatening to crush the space around them.
"I'm not here to exchange pleasantries," he said, his voice as cold as the wind outside. "I'm here to discuss the terms of our agreement."
Clara clenched her fists. She was just a negotiation to him, nothing more. Not for a moment had he taken her will, or even her discomfort, into account. She hated him instantly. But she had no choice.
"The terms," she breathed, "are nothing anymore. There is no room for discussion."
Elias stared at her. His gaze was piercing, almost menacing. "You're here because you have no other option." His voice was cold, full of the certainty that he knew everything, knew every angle of this game. Clara bit her lower lip, trying to hold back a new wave of anger.
"Your father understood that he did not have the luxury of ignoring this proposition." He paused, observing Clara with an almost cruel interest. "As for you... You will do what is necessary. That is what everyone expects of you."
A heavy silence fell between them. Clara looked away, desperate to hide her vulnerability. Everything inside her screamed, but no words came out. She felt small in front of him, so insignificant. The reality of this forced marriage became more tangible, more suffocating. The man standing before her had no qualms, no regrets. He was there to complete a transaction, and she was just one piece in this implacable mechanism.
"So... what should we do now?" she finally asked, her voice barely audible, trembling.
He stared at her for a moment, then a smirk played on his lips. "Now, Clara, all we have to do is sign."
A cold shiver ran down her spine. Everything was at stake. Her future. Her freedom. And everything she loved. She had no choice. She had to accept the unacceptable.
At the end of the day, she signed, with her own hand, the contract that bound her fate to that of a man she already hated.
In a world dominated by money, Clara, an ambitious young woman, falls under the spell of Alexander, a seductive alpha who promises her a life of luxury. But once married, she discovers that he is a possessive manipulator, keeping her prisoner in an opulent palace. Isolated and watched, Clara realizes she has lost her freedom and engages in a daring fight to escape this stifling existence. By forming secret alliances with other oppressed women, she discovers an inner strength she never knew existed. In an explosive confrontation with Alexander, Clara must choose between the illusory love of a powerful man and her unwavering quest to regain her independence.
Maximilian "The Titan" Moretti is the respected billionaire at the head of the Moretti empire, a company known for its power and influence in the business world. At a lavish gala evening celebrating the year's achievements, Maximilian meets Sofia Blackwood, a young woman newly inducted into the exclusive business circle, but whose origins remain a mystery. Maximilian, famous for being a fiercely hardened bachelor, hides a secret that no one dares to guess: he has sworn never to get attached to anyone to protect his heart from a devastating betrayal in the past. Intrigued by Sofia and her quiet determination, he proposes an unexpected pact: a purely physical relationship, without emotions or commitments. In exchange, Maximilian promises to watch over her and offer her the security she has never known in the cutthroat world of business. Sofia, hesitant at first, reluctantly agrees, thinking she can keep her feelings at bay. But can anyone really resist the magnetic pull of a Titan? As their affair blossoms in the luxurious suites of five-star hotels and glamorous parties where money and power reign supreme, dark forces begin to manifest. A former rival of Maximilian's, hungry for revenge and intent on destroying his empire, discovers their secret relationship. Armed with compromising information about Sofia, he threatens to reveal everything to ruin Maximilian's reputation. Meanwhile, Sofia discovers she has a hidden talent for negotiation that could upset the balance of power in the business world. As danger draws near and secrets begin to come to light, Maximilian must confront his own demons while protecting Sofia. Their forbidden relationship could be the key to overthrowing his rival or the cause of his downfall. Who will crack first? In this dance between power and passion, is the heart strong enough to triumph over all-consuming ambitions?
Aria, a young human girl with a broken destiny, is forced to marry Kael, a feared and domineering Alpha, to replace her runaway sister. But this is no simple arranged marriage-it is a pact of domination, an oath imposed by the ancestral law of the wolves. Kael, Supreme Alpha of the Shadowclan, tolerates neither weakness nor disobedience. At first revolted by her condition, Aria tries to rebel, but each challenge she throws at Kael only fuels his desire to bend her to his will. Between merciless punishments and power plays, an electric tension builds between them, transforming each confrontation into a dangerous dance between submission and passion. But in the shadows, a much more menacing force lurks. Kael's old enemies resurface, and Aria discovers that she is more than just an offering: she is the key to a forgotten prophecy, one that could either destroy the Alpha or make him invincible. In a spiral of intrigue, betrayal, and unspoken desires, Aria must choose between total submission... or becoming the Alpha herself.
To save her pack from famine and war, Elyara is sold by her father to the most feared Alpha in the territory: Ravenn, the Lord of Ash. Feared and respected, Ravenn does not take a wife out of love, but out of duty. To him, Elyara is just an offering, one more piece in his kingdom of ice and blood. Torn between her father's betrayal and fear of her future, Elyara swears never to submit. But Ravenn is a ruthless Alpha, a king among beasts, and he has never tolerated disobedience. In an isolated castle, surrounded by wolves who do not all want her well, Elyara discovers a world much darker and crueler than she had imagined. Yet, beneath the tyrant's armor, she glimpses flaws... and a burning desire that consumes her as much as it terrifies her. Over the moons, fear turns into fascination, hatred into passion. But can you love a monster without becoming its own? When an old enemy resurfaces, Elyara will have to choose: flee and regain her freedom... or embrace her destiny alongside the Alpha.
Lena, a 23-year-old woman, finds herself married to a much older man, Henri, in circumstances beyond her control. Despite the luxury and privileges she obtains, Henri, cold and distant, seems incapable of offering the love and attention she seeks. Little by little, Lena loses the affection she had for him, feeling more and more alone in this marriage. The situation becomes complicated when Léna falls in love with Maxime, Henri's son, a charming and ambitious young man. Maxime, although married and engaged in another relationship, also lets himself be drawn into this dangerous game of forbidden passion. They find themselves caught in a whirlwind of desires and lies, fighting against their contradictory feelings. Their impossible love story, filled with sacrifices, leads them towards a fatal outcome where love and betrayal mix forever.
Nyx Draven is the daughter of the Alpha of the Blood Twilight Pack, a feared and untamable clan. But Nyx refuses to be a simple obedient heiress. She defies tradition, despises arranged marriages, and prefers clandestine fights to royal balls. However, when she reaches the age of eighteen, the law requires her to choose a mate. She selects one... but three years later, he betrays and abandons her. Now a single mother, Nyx is summoned to the Royal Ball of Destinies, where she will discover the identity of her true destined mate. Dante Vörhees is the newly crowned king of the werewolf kingdom, a ruthless Alpha marked by an ancient curse. He must find his queen before the next blood moon, or see his throne reduced to ashes. When he discovers that his destined mate is Nyx, an untamable rebel with a tumultuous past, he refuses to believe it. She is everything he doesn't want... and everything he needs. But an unforgivable mistake threatens to shatter their bond before it can blossom. Betrayals, pack wars, and conspiracies stand between them. Can the rebel Alpha and the cursed king love each other without destroying the kingdom?
"You're a creepy bastard." His eyes smolder me and his answering grin is nothing short of beautiful. Deadly. "Yet you hunger for me. Tell me, this appetite of yours, does it always tend toward 'creepy bastards'?" **** Widower and ex-boss to the Mafia, Zefiro Della Rocca, has an unhealthy fixation on the woman nextdoor. It began as a coincidence, growing into mere curiosity, and soon, it was an itch he couldn't ignore, like a quick fix of crack for an addict. He didn't know her name, but he knew every inch of her skin, how it flushed when she climaxed, her favourite novel and that every night she contemplated suicide. He didn't want to care, despising his rapt fascination of the woman. She was in love with her abusive husband. She was married, bound by a contract to the Bratva's hitman. She was off-limits. But when Zefiro wanted something, it was with an intensity that bordered on madness. He obsessed, possessed, owned. There'd be bloodshed if he touched her, but the sight of blood always did fascinate him. * When Susanna flees from her husband, she stumbles right into the arms of her devilishly handsome neighbour with a brooding glare. He couldn't stand her, but she needed him, if she was ever going to escape her husband who now wanted her dead. Better the devil you know than the angel you don't. She should have recalled that before hopping into Zefiro's car and letting him whisk her away to Italy. Maybe then, she wouldn't have started an affair with him. He was the only man who touched her right, and the crazy man took no small pains in ensuring he would be the last.
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"